The City of Akron is proposing changes to its housing rules that could make it easier to build new single-family and multi-family homes in neighborhoods, allow the construction of in-law suites or carriage houses in backyards, and keep grandfathered-in housing types, like apartments on top of stores, that were built before current zoning rules.
The series of proposals are expected to come before City Council later this summer for a vote, said Stephanie Marsh, a spokesperson for Akron. Marsh said in an email that city leaders first want to gather feedback from residents — including in person, at a series of community meetings, and via surveys.
The first meeting is at 6 p.m. today at the Goodyear Branch Library, at 60 Goodyear Blvd., where planning staff will hear feedback as part of the Ward 10 meeting…